Retired chief justice Frank Clarke on his life in law: 'I think I found the hole that suited my peg'
The outgoing chief justice was the first member of his family to go to university
Paul Gallagher appointed as Attorney General for a second time
Barrister previously served as legal advisor to 2007 Fianna Fáil led government
Dáil urged to reconsider refusal to mediate Angela Kerins claim
Kerins willing to engage in mediation to end litigation which has had adverse effect on her
Ex-Rehab chief Angela Kerins seeks mediation over damages
Former chief executive pursuing damages for ‘witchhunt’ treatment during 2014 hearings
Leinster House repair works estimated at €17 million
Survey shows sagging floors creating fire safety issue in parliament building
Ceann Comhairle apologises to Angela Kerins for PAC treatment
Supreme Court found committee acted unlawfully in treatment of former Rehab chief in 2014
HSE urged to reconsider refusal to fund care plan for woman
HSE says plan for woman in vegetative state clinically inappropriate and too expensive
Rechecks and recounts in Ireland South as battle continues for final MEP seat
Inside Politics: Angela Kerins wins her case in the Supreme Court against the PAC
New rules for Oireachtas committees to follow Kerins ruling
Working group to report in autumn in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Supreme Court says PAC treated Angela Kerins in ‘unlawful’ manner
Court says Oireachtas can limit need for court intervention in any similar case
Oireachtas committees warned to stay within their remit after Angela Kerins case
TDs and Senators given extensive legal advice and told to treat witnesses with respect
Silent John Delaney leaves many questions unanswered
FAI delegation would have been relieved to return to Abbotstown after a long day
Kerins case hovers over work of committee examining Delaney
The Kerins case is significant, but one constitutional law expert believes it does not go as far as some politicians seem to think
Declaration that PAC acted unlawfully would have ‘chilling’ effect
Dáil committee tells Supreme Court it accepts ‘significant’ findings on Angela Kerins case
Supreme Court to hear final arguments in Angela Kerins case
Court will decide if PAC acted unlawfully in its treatment of former Rehab CEO
Public finances watchdog may have some of its teeth pulled
Kerins case raises fundamental questions as to the extent of the powers of Oireachtas committees
Oireachtas faces major decision on PAC’s powers in April after Kerins ruling
Court rules public accounts committee acted outside remit when questioning ex-Rehab chief
The Irish Times view on the PAC: out of bounds
The Public Accounts Committee is a vital body, but in recent years it has become a contrived, hostile – and, crucially, less effective – place
The Irish Times view on criticism of the PAC: On the money
Politicians have reacted angrily to O’Brien’s depiction of the PAC but should consider their own behaviour
Supreme Court may rule on Denis O’Brien and Angela Kerins appeals before Christmas
Appeals centre on constitutional separation of powers
High Court to rule on Graham Dwyer phone data appeal in October
Appeals by Denis O’Brien and Angela Kerins also likely to loom large in next law term
Supreme Court to hear Denis O’Brien appeal over Dáil statements on Monday
O’Brien appealing dismissal of action over TD’s comments on bank affairs
Charlie Flanagan says judicial Bill ‘in a difficult place’
Attorney General described legislation championed by Shane Ross as dog’s dinner
Angela Kerins case raises ‘important and difficult’ issues: Chief Justice
Supreme Court finishes hearing appeal by ex-Rehab boss for damages over PAC hearings
Victims of parliamentary privilege ‘a part of life’, court hears
Former Rehab chief executive Angela Kerins appealing rejection of her claim for damages
State says Kerins victory would undermine ‘core principle of democracy’
Courts are not entitled to vet what is said in Dáil or its committees, Supreme Court told
Graham Dwyer, Denis O’Brien, Angela Kerins taking 2018 cases
David Drumm and Michael Lowry are expected to be tried in the coming year
The high-profile cases scheduled for the new legal year
Catherine Nevin, Michael Lowry, Ian Bailey and the ‘unborn’ all face upcoming hearings
Oireachtas committees: A fair hearing is essential
New Dáil forum should look into code of behaviour for committees as part of remit
Former aide to Princess Diana named on Ireland’s tax defaulters list
The founder of Dean Waste makes biggest settlement on latest list
Denis O’Brien to appeal court ruling over Dáil comments
High Court said what businessman wanted would have ‘chilling effect’ on parliamentary speech
Angela Kerins to appeal finding in case against Dáil committee
State likely to appeal costs decision in case of ex-Rehab boss which are estimated at over €700,000
Parliamentary privilege: rights and wrongs
Witnesses may not be willing to appear at future Public Accounts Committee hearings
The week’s news: Attacks in Syria, Pepsi and property prices
Who had a good or bad week? What were the big stories? Who said what?
How Ireland’s courts decide who has to pay for failed cases
High Court ruled for Angela Kerins as Public Accounts Committee legal action ‘raised issues of public importance’
Angela Kerins gets most of her legal costs in failed case against PAC
Ex-Rehab boss had taken action against Dáil committee
Denis O’Brien loses High Court action over Dáil disclosure
What O’Brien sought would have a ‘chilling effect’ on parliamentary speech, said judge
Legal question over Farrell’s naming of Sinn Féin TDs in Stack query
FG TD asked Dessie Ellis and Martin Ferris for statements about killing of Brian Stack
John McManus: No stopping Dáil committees after ruling
Kerins case judgment means committees are free under privilege to abuse citizens
Angela Kerins was on the wrong side of the public good
The right not to be defamed cannot trump the value of open parliamentary debate
The Angela Kerins case: A matter of rights and responsibilities
Decision protects democracy with a clear dividing line between the powers of the Oireachtas and the courts
Rehab investigation became ‘battle between egos’
Despite court ruling, some officials abhor how Angela Kerins was treated by committee
Angela Kerins ruling highlights ‘awesome’ privilege of Dáil members
Full costs may not be imposed on former Rehab boss because of gravity of issues raised
Court to rule on Angela Kerins’s claims of PAC ‘witchhunt’
Decision in Rehab case has significant implications for all Oireachtas Committees
Denis O’Brien: Separation of powers key to High Court case
Businessman claims Oireachtas strayed into arena of administration of justice
Clare Daly row: Judges call for setting up of judicial council
Request by Association of Judges in Ireland follows TD’s use of Dáil privilege
Shane Ross wrote of ‘sheer neck’ of Angela Kerins, court told
TD’s article appeared after ex-Rehab chief and other officials of charity appeared at PAC
Court told PAC made ‘hurtful’ and ‘damaging’ statements about Angela Kerins
PAC argues it had jurisdiction to conduct hearings concerning public payments to Rehab
Similarities between Denis O’Brien and Angela Kerins cases, court told
Businessman seeks a three-judge court to decide his case on Dáil speech immunity
State argues Angela Kerins not entitled to damages
Former Rehab chief executive takes case over treatment by Public Accounts Committee
Angela Kerins: PAC says it was entitled to ask about salary at hearings
Former Rehab CEO says committee acted outside its powers during hearing
PAC entitled to know of ‘huge’ sums paid to Rehab, court hears
Angela Kerins claims conduct of Oireachtas hearings was unlawful
Kerins seeking ‘unprecedented’ court control over Dáil
Ex-Rehab CEO seeking to alter separation of powers between courts and legislature, court told
PAC engaged in ‘frolic of its own’ in dealings with Angela Kerins
Committee made statements and comments derogatory of ex-Rehab boss, counsel says
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